Comments for 1strealestate.info http://www.1strealestate.info 1st real estate information Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:07:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on What role does architecture play in religion? by Naimov http://www.1strealestate.info/what-role-does-architecture-play-in-religion.htm#comment-80 Naimov Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:07:39 +0000 http://www.1strealestate.info/what-role-does-architecture-play-in-religion.htm#comment-80 It is a way to say that by "The power of God" we were able to build such great glorious monuments to reveal the glory of God. It is a way to say that by “The power of God” we were able to build such great glorious monuments to reveal the glory of God.

]]> Comment on What role does architecture play in religion? by That Guy Drew (Renatus) http://www.1strealestate.info/what-role-does-architecture-play-in-religion.htm#comment-79 That Guy Drew (Renatus) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:04:53 +0000 http://www.1strealestate.info/what-role-does-architecture-play-in-religion.htm#comment-79 The idea of the Mass is that it is to be a representation of heaven on Earth, and if we familiarize ourselves with the Book of Revelation before attending one, we can understand that better. The main idea of Christian worship (at least how it's taught in my denomination) is that we are to glorify God for what He has given us by offering up praise and thanksgiving etc during a service (which, of course, translates in daily life as living in the way we are commanded to live). That idea is present in every single ritual. We believe that God has given us the power to get wealth, so we are to give to His cause and make offerings, to help the poor, the sick. One idea behind the liturgy (which is mostly composed of various Psalms, Old and New Testament canticles, and other bits of Scripture) is that God gave us His Word out of love, and we are to echo it back to Him out of love. When a priest or pastor is facing the congregation, it's symbolic of what God has given us. When he turns his back and faces the altar, it's symbolic of what we are to offer back to God. So if the idea of being given and giving back is present everywhere else, it soon follows that it would have an effect on the architecture of a parish. But Christianity can survive without elaborate art and architecture, of course, because Christian worship revolves around the idea of showing gratitude by giving back, rather than revolving around ornamentation and high ceilings. The latter is a result of the former. Art and architecture adds to the experience and serves a purpose, but if Christianity can flourish in dark and dingy catacombs, it can flourish anywhere. As for nature, I feel closest to God when I'm in one of two places. I just described one, and the other is in nature, when I'm out trekking through the woods somewhere. Of course nature may be equally impressive, but to compare it to a cathedral is like comparing apples and oranges. One reminds me of what God has given to us, and the other reminds me of what we are to give back to God. One reminds me of the beauty of the present physical world, the other reminds me of the beauty of the world to come. If you click the link below, you'll find the general layout that's supposed to be followed by liturgical churches (the choir's section is here, the narthex is there, the altar is such and such distance from the candles, etc). I'm having trouble finding it, but I know it's on the site somewhere. The idea of the Mass is that it is to be a representation of heaven on Earth, and if we familiarize ourselves with the Book of Revelation before attending one, we can understand that better. The main idea of Christian worship (at least how it’s taught in my denomination) is that we are to glorify God for what He has given us by offering up praise and thanksgiving etc during a service (which, of course, translates in daily life as living in the way we are commanded to live). That idea is present in every single ritual. We believe that God has given us the power to get wealth, so we are to give to His cause and make offerings, to help the poor, the sick. One idea behind the liturgy (which is mostly composed of various Psalms, Old and New Testament canticles, and other bits of Scripture) is that God gave us His Word out of love, and we are to echo it back to Him out of love. When a priest or pastor is facing the congregation, it’s symbolic of what God has given us. When he turns his back and faces the altar, it’s symbolic of what we are to offer back to God. So if the idea of being given and giving back is present everywhere else, it soon follows that it would have an effect on the architecture of a parish. But Christianity can survive without elaborate art and architecture, of course, because Christian worship revolves around the idea of showing gratitude by giving back, rather than revolving around ornamentation and high ceilings. The latter is a result of the former. Art and architecture adds to the experience and serves a purpose, but if Christianity can flourish in dark and dingy catacombs, it can flourish anywhere.

As for nature, I feel closest to God when I’m in one of two places. I just described one, and the other is in nature, when I’m out trekking through the woods somewhere. Of course nature may be equally impressive, but to compare it to a cathedral is like comparing apples and oranges. One reminds me of what God has given to us, and the other reminds me of what we are to give back to God. One reminds me of the beauty of the present physical world, the other reminds me of the beauty of the world to come.

If you click the link below, you’ll find the general layout that’s supposed to be followed by liturgical churches (the choir’s section is here, the narthex is there, the altar is such and such distance from the candles, etc). I’m having trouble finding it, but I know it’s on the site somewhere.

]]> Comment on Character, Commitment and political integrity! Do Indian politicians in general possess it? by vishal j http://www.1strealestate.info/character-commitment-and-political-integrity-do-indian-politicians-in-general-possess-it.htm#comment-92 vishal j Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:29:26 +0000 http://www.1strealestate.info/character-commitment-and-political-integrity-do-indian-politicians-in-general-possess-it.htm#comment-92 Yes you are very right. Yes you are very right.

]]> Comment on Character, Commitment and political integrity! Do Indian politicians in general possess it? by kbn_25 http://www.1strealestate.info/character-commitment-and-political-integrity-do-indian-politicians-in-general-possess-it.htm#comment-91 kbn_25 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:16:16 +0000 http://www.1strealestate.info/character-commitment-and-political-integrity-do-indian-politicians-in-general-possess-it.htm#comment-91 I remember! in my childhood, I used to see some important personnel (later I could know that they were political / social leaders) come to my father frequently. During thier short time stay, with my father, they would call for most of the people, from mine & neoghoubering villages, talk to them, listen there problems & satisfy them or otherwise note down for persuing. To day what we see! even small leaders are covered with security and meeting them, in feild / office or at their residence is not easy at all. To days politician characterises with "characterless, crminal commitments and with no integrity". These are few most important characteristic of politicians. You know! "Arastoo" (ancient social / political thinker & writer) had written that Democracy is the best Government & the worst Government also. Basic concept of a Society, specially democratic one, is the literacy! which I had viewed, to certain extend, in 70s. The parents were more interested to bring up thier children literate and there by educated, to day education has superpowered over literacy at this basic stage itself where in child learns the lessionand result we all see. Importentaly the phrase "MIGHT is RIGHT" would always prevail in society wheather we are literate / illiterate, educaeted / uneducated. We have to refine (literate) our first institution of learning lession, parents (family). Children are the future of the Nation and therefore we have to educate them literarilly. Government needs "sam, dam, dand & bhed", means rules, finance,power&spying for governance, but these are to be used literarily. The politicians of to days are using these systems purely for selfishness. Governing systems have gone so corrupt that, even we all desires to refine these, it would be very-very long prosess, yet it has to be taken up! Expect we all would realise this. One thing! todays entire word, be at the lowest most level or at the top most, each one & every where talks and asks for rights, from where it comes! if one does not do duty how others would enjoy rights? but unfortunately no one talks and asks for his duty, only we are interested in others' duty. If one does his / her duties the rights of others would reach them & rights of self are protacted on its' own. Rights / welfares / previlages are not demanded, these flows to the onuse of these without demand. I remember! in my childhood, I used to see some important personnel (later I could know that they were political / social leaders) come to my father frequently. During thier short time stay, with my father, they would call for most of the people, from mine & neoghoubering villages, talk to them, listen there problems & satisfy them or otherwise note down for persuing. To day what we see! even small leaders are covered with security and meeting them, in feild / office or at their residence is not easy at all.
To days politician characterises with “characterless, crminal commitments and with no integrity”. These are few most important characteristic of politicians.
You know! “Arastoo” (ancient social / political thinker & writer) had written that Democracy is the best Government & the worst Government also.
Basic concept of a Society, specially democratic one, is the literacy! which I had viewed, to certain extend, in 70s. The parents were more interested to bring up thier children literate and there by educated, to day education has superpowered over literacy at this basic stage itself where in child learns the lessionand result we all see. Importentaly the phrase “MIGHT is RIGHT” would always prevail in society wheather we are literate / illiterate, educaeted / uneducated.
We have to refine (literate) our first institution of learning lession, parents (family). Children are the future of the Nation and therefore we have to educate them literarilly.
Government needs “sam, dam, dand & bhed”, means rules, finance,power&spying for governance, but these are to be used literarily. The politicians of to days are using these systems purely for selfishness. Governing systems have gone so corrupt that, even we all desires to refine these, it would be very-very long prosess, yet it has to be taken up! Expect we all would realise this.
One thing! todays entire word, be at the lowest most level or at the top most, each one & every where talks and asks for rights, from where it comes! if one does not do duty how others would enjoy rights? but unfortunately no one talks and asks for his duty, only we are interested in others’ duty. If one does his / her duties the rights of others would reach them & rights of self are protacted on its’ own. Rights / welfares / previlages are not demanded, these flows to the onuse of these without demand.

]]> Comment on What role does architecture play in religion? by novangelis http://www.1strealestate.info/what-role-does-architecture-play-in-religion.htm#comment-78 novangelis Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:20:14 +0000 http://www.1strealestate.info/what-role-does-architecture-play-in-religion.htm#comment-78 It is not a phenomenon unique to religion. Architecture, especially the tallest, has been used as an expression of power. Many structures were aout both religion and state, including the pyramids, the Parthenon, and the Pantheon. Many buildings from early palaces to the Sears Tower are expressions of secular power. It is not a phenomenon unique to religion. Architecture, especially the tallest, has been used as an expression of power. Many structures were aout both religion and state, including the pyramids, the Parthenon, and the Pantheon. Many buildings from early palaces to the Sears Tower are expressions of secular power.

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